Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1906, (In two parts), Part II

The Secretary of State to the Norwegian Minister.

Department of State,
Washington, June 1, 1906.

No. 11.]

Sir: In view of your very kind expressions in regard to the matter during the interview I had the pleasure to have with you, I have the honor to advise you that the President, as evidence of his good will toward the Government and people of Norway, has appointed Mr. Charles H. Graves, of Minnesota, ambassador extraordinary of the United States of America on special mission, to represent this Government at the ceremonies attending the coronation of His Majesty Haakon VII, King of Norway.

Accept, etc.

Elihu Root.